DR. PHILIP L CUSTER MD
NPI 1538187968
Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO
About Dr. Philip L Custer Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. PHILIP L CUSTER MD (NPI 1538187968) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R9697) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (1978).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Philip L Custer Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MOPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63108 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Philip Custer's NPI number?
The NPI number for Philip Custer is 1538187968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.
Where is Philip Custer located?
Philip Custer practices at 4901 Forest Park Ave Dept Ophthalmology, 6th Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63108. The listed phone number is (314) 362-3937.
What is Philip Custer's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Philip Custer enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Philip Custer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Philip Custer accept?
Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Philip Custer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Philip Custer affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Philip Custer is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Philip Custer was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Philip L Custer, MD · NPI 1538187968
Ophthalmology physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 17, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1538187968 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 17, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** R9697 (Missouri)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1495
- **Phone:** (314) 362-3937 · **Fax:** (314) 362-3725
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine, class of 1978
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 17, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 201210135 (MO)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1538187968) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.